The First Amendmist Church of True Science

Believing it is oxymoronic to have “commandments” as part of a religious belief system – and that ten of most things is probably far more than is needed – FACTS has three “suggestions.” Those are:

I. Question.

II. Be honest.

III. Do what’s right.

Again, these are suggestions only, and no one will be excluded from our sphere because ree fails to adhere to these ideals. We don’t excommunicate or burn people at the stake. (A guest appearance on Jerry Springer is possible, but it hasn’t been used yet.) Our congregation is bound only by the approaches seen in each individual’s mind. We suggest that adhering to these listed suggestions has innate benefit. However, each person, ermself, must determine whether that’s true for rees life.

I. Question. It is the verb form of the word that is used here, and it has, in fact, a multiplicity of meanings. First, we think it wise for everyone to constantly inquire about the world around us. The acquisition of knowledge is the key to progress, and knowledge is best acquired by seeking answers. Second, question authority. Question the sources of data from which you gather your information. That textbook, that website, those data points – they were all created or obtained via human intermediaries … and humans are quite prone to making mistakes. Finally, question yourself. Constantly challenge your own ideas. Did bias bing you to your initial conclusion? Was your logic flawed? Your calculations incorrect? Your data set erroneous? Have the circumstances changed? Even if everything seems to be working fine, can something be improved?

II. Be honest … with yourself as well as with others. Being honest with yourself is to a significant degree just a restatement of the First Suggestion, for unless one again and again asks ermself if there are factors skewing rees thoughts, the conclusions being reached may all be in error. Being honest with others is essential because we recognize that there is often benefit to joint endeavors, and – by their very nature – such endeavors require trust among the individuals involved.

III. Do what’s right. Obviously, this suggestion facially appears to give little guidance and its value might thus reasonably be questioned. But if one is truly honest, we believe that what’s “right” is plainly manifest more often than not. We all rationalize to have “right” merge with our wishes, and that’s okay … provided, of course the second suggestion is followed.